Meaning & use
geopolitics
The study of how geography, politics, and power influence relations between countries.
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Access to oil reserves has long shaped the geopolitics of the Middle East.
The sudden conflict dramatically shifted the geopolitics of the entire region.
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Often used in news and analysis to describe strategic international relationships tied to territory and resources.
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